Frequently Asked Questions

Simply go to the Housing and Residence Life website and apply online at marshall.edu/housing/signupnow/ and complete and submit your Housing Agreement.

All freshmen and sophomores who are under the age of 21 are required to live on campus. Limited exemptions are granted for specific reasons through the submission of a release request form.

All students can indicate a preferred residence hall and room type. Every effort is made to meet these preferences. If a student is not placed in their first preference, their name is placed on a waiting list for the requested room, and they will be contacted when their name is reached on the waiting list.

First Year North, First Year South South, Twin Towers East, and Buskirk Hall

If you know someone you would like to room with, indicate their information on your Housing Agreement. Every effort is made to accommodate roommate requests if applications are received in a timely fashion and space permits.

Single rooms are assigned based on availability for returning students. Single rooms are only available to incoming freshmen students who have a medical necessity.

Any student who wants a single room but is not assigned one in the initial assignment process will have their name placed on a single room waiting list for the hall of their first preference. These lists will stay in effect during the academic year.

All students currently enrolled at in classes are permitted to live in the residence halls.

Yes, students can live on campus as long as they are enrolled in at least one class.

You may move from one room to another at any point in the semester as long as we have space available, and you have permission from the Housing Office. If you wish to move off campus before the end of your contract period, penalties will apply.

The Department of Housing and Residence Life works with students to assist them in making room changes. Email housing@marshall.edu or visit the Housing and Residence Life office to discuss room change options.

Requests for withdrawal from Marshall University or on-campus housing must be sent in writing to housing@marshall.edu.

Refunds, if applicable, will be based upon the date cancellations are received.

Students can stay in their assigned rooms during Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Breaks. Students must complete a break-housing form if they would like to stay on-campus during a break period.

Select halls are open during summer break for students enrolled in summer classes. To live on campus during the summer, students must complete a summer housing agreement.

During the academic year, students may leave their items in their individual rooms during holiday breaks (including between fall and spring semester if you plan to return).

Over the summer all belongings must be removed from the room before moving out and the room returned to its original condition. Any student belongings left in the room will be removed and disposed of after 30 days.

The Department of Housing and Residence Life assumes no responsibility for items left in the halls, so residents are encouraged to take any valuables home during school breaks.

Each resident is assigned a mailbox within their residence hall, and each hall has its own unique address. Use the link below to view student addresses.

All of our halls are co-ed except for Buskirk Hall, which is all female.

Yes. Wireless Internet connectivity is available in all residence halls.

All students living in the residence halls are required to have a meal plan.

Kitchens are provided in all residence halls except First Year North and First Year South. Laundry facilities are provided in all residence halls and are free for students to use.

Marshall University and the Department of Housing and Residence Life work extensively to provide maximum safety for our entire campus. All residence halls are equipped with cameras, professional and student live-in staff, security services.

The Marshall University Police Department is on-call 24/7 with officers regularly patrolling our housing facilities.

Parking permits can be obtained from the Marshall University Parking office and paid for at the Bursar office.

Not all rooms in residence halls are carpeted. You may bring your own rug/carpet.

Click here for a list of items you will want to bring to campus as well as prohibited items.

Microwaves under 700 watts (1 per room/suite) and refrigerators no larger than 2.5 amps are permitted.

Hot plates, George Foreman grills, toasters, or other appliances with large heating elements are not permitted in the residence halls.

No. All residence halls have air conditioning.

Pets are prohibited in the residence halls. The only exception for all of the above is for fish in 10 gallon aquariums or smaller.

No. Students living on campus may not consume alcohol in the residence halls.

Smoking and vaping are not permitted in rooms or any other areas in the residence halls.

You may decorate your room anyway you like as long as the decorations are not permanent and adhere to safety regulations outlined in the Residence Hall Guide.

At this time, painting of rooms is not permitted.

Visit our move-in guide page for additional information and FAQs related to move-in day.

Rooms are furnished with two of each: bed frame and mattress (twin XL), desk, chair, dresser, and closet.

Dimensions:
Actual room dimensions may vary by room location.

• Rooms: 14′ x 15′ 10″
• Windows: 4′ 9″ x 6′ 8.5″
• Buskirk Closet
  • Floor- 22 3/4 x 52 ¼
  • Shelf 43 ½  from floor. 14x 52
  • Height: 70 1/2
• Desks: 42-1/4(l) x 22-1/8(w) x 30-1/4(h)

Marshall Commons offers three types of suites in various layouts: four-person single, four-person double, and eight-person double.

Actual room dimensions vary by suite layout and location. The average sizes for single and double rooms can be found below.

Dimensions:

• Double Rooms: approximately 14′ x 15′ 10″ = 210 sq ft
• Single Rooms: approximately 12′ 3″ x 9′ 7″ = 108 sq ft
• Windows: 4′ 9″ x 6′ 8.5″

Each room is furnished with a bed, mattress (twin XL), desk, chair, dresser and closet for each student.

• Desks: 42-1/4(l) x 22-1/8(w) x 30-1/4(h)
• Closets:
  • TOP: 34¼ (w) 21½ (h) 24¼ (d)
  • BOTTOM: 34¼ (w)  67 7/8 (h) 24 ¼ (d)

Typical rooms include two beds, two mattresses (twin XL), two desks, two chairs, two dressers, built-in closets and a full bathroom.

Dimensions:

• Bedrooms: 13′ 8″ x 11′ 17″
• Bathroom: 5′ x 5′
• Windows: 58.5″ x 70.5″
• Desks: 42″ x 24″ x 30″
• Dressers: 36″ x 24″ x 30″
• Closets: 5’1″h x 3’3½”w x 2’1″d

Typical rooms in Twin Towers include two beds, two mattresses (twin XL), two desks, two chairs, two dressers and built-in closets.

Dimensions

• Rooms: 12′ x 16′
• Windows: 4′ 2″ x 5′ 8″
• Desks: 42-1/4(l) x 22-1/8(w) x 30-1/4(h)